Event Venue:      Ladismith - Route 62 in the Klein Karoo - 320 km from Cape Town.   Start and finish

at Ladismith High School sports fields.

Event Date:         29 May 2010:  07:30 - 22 km run;   07:45 - 12 km trail.

Event Cost:         22km mountain run = R200 pp;  12 km  trail (Towersig) = R80 pp

This iconic 22km run starts at the sports fields in the town of Ladismith which is on the famous Route 62 in the Klein Karoo.  About 1,5km after leaving the town the trail veers off the dirt road, crosses a stream and after a short section of jeep track, it becomes single track and for the next 3 hours or so, you'll be on open mountain single track.  The track is 90% runnable for the medium fit "mountain trail running" type.  It is by no means a walk in the park but it is ABSOLUTELY awesome!

The difference between the top and bottom of the trail is 792m (2600ft), making it a stiff climb.  Some steep sections will be encountered and good fitness level will be to your advantage.  Going up via the western part of the trail one might cross two streams, but don't rely on these for drinking water during the summer months.  No streams will be crossed on the eastern approach. 

This run is not recommended if you are a novice/beginner off road runner. There is an easier "trail run" of about 8km for those runners.

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